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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1870

GUSN

GUSN-38432

Description

Dark green rectangular velvet pincushion with cross stitched stripes of roses in green, light green, and white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
velvet (fabric weave)
textiles
Pincushion

Maker

Buffinton, Georgia Dove (Maker)

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 3 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. G Winthrop Brown

Accession Number

1936.166

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